Posted by Roxi Rustem 
on Thursday 1st April 2021
We're looking for a creative, confident and versatile Programme Coordinator to lead our Social Clubs programme. Join the East London Cares team and help us tackle loneliness and isolation in Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
Posted by Sasha Khan 
on Friday 19th March 2021
Before Covid-19, a typical day for the Outreach team could look like anything - from talking with older patients in a GP surgery, to hanging out with younger neighbours at their workplace volunteering fairs to spread the word about our programmes. In our latest blog, we talk about how we adapted our programme so we could continue reaching out, while staying in.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Friday 19th February 2021
As the UK reaches its next stage in the fight against COVID-19, we asked a number of our neighbours from across The Cares Family to talk about their experience of receiving the vaccine.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Thursday 18th February 2021
Despite never meeting face-to-face, our older neighbour Benny has been keeping the East London Cares team entertained with his stories about his 40 years spent working on Petticoat Lane market. In our latest blog co-written with Benny, he shares just what makes 'the lane' so special.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Monday 4th January 2021
Almost 80% of digital exclusion occurs in those aged 65 and over. In our latest blog, we explore the impact supporting an older neighbour to navigate new technology can have, from seeing family on-screen, to watching Lady GaGa's newest music video.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Tuesday 1st December 2020
Everything donated via our winter appeal between the 1st and 21st of December will be doubled until we reach our goal.
Posted by Alex Smith 
on Thursday 5th November 2020
If you’ve not yet been involved in East London Cares during this pandemic, we need you.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Thursday 15th October 2020
A year ago we kicked off our programmes to tackle loneliness and isolation in Tower Hamlets and Hackney. In our latest blog, we look back on some highlights, and gear up for another 12 months!
Posted by Sasha Khan on Tuesday 6th October 2020
From connecting them to our programmes, to supporting them navigate new technology, read about how our outreach work will look, so we can keep helping out our older neighbours in east London.
Posted by Rosa Friend 
on Thursday 13th August 2020
At the beginning of lockdown, we introduced Val, 80, and Aimee, 27, for regular calls. They’ve been calling each other for over four months and Val says Aimee is "like a daughter" to her now. Recently, they told the story of their friendship on Radio 2.
